2026: Don't Get "Audited" on Game Day

Hey Defender of the Airways,

Your DB tip is below, but first...

Happy New Year! 2026 is the year you finally mold yourself into the version of you that you were meant to be. It is the year you will finally invest in yourself and devote your time to the excellence you deserve.

Now... story time.

When I was a young entrepreneur full of ideas for my bright future, I was rich in ambition but short on money. As such, I attempted to cut corners to reach my goals. One of the areas I chose to cut corners on was filing my taxes... stay with me on this.

There were many tax professionals available who could not only file my returns but give me strategies for the future and reduce my bill to the IRS. The problem was, they were expensive. (Hang in there, I’ll get to the football in a minute.)

I thought I could just read some articles online and file them myself. Or better yet, I could go with a "friend of a friend" who knew a little accounting and could do my taxes from her kitchen table. I chose the latter because it cost far less than a professional.

I thought I had a win—until the letter from the IRS came. I was being audited. My "kitchen table" tax return was littered with errors that got flagged like a DB with a handful of jersey on a post route. As the IRS leaned on me like a 300 lb. lineman, I realized I was going to have to hire an attorney to protect my rights and what little money I had. My attempt at cutting corners was about to cut my business to pieces.

By the grace of God, something happened that no one had ever really seen: two months later, my audit was canceled. That was a miracle, but I learned my lesson: When it comes to something as important as your future, give it to the professionals.

How important is your playing or coaching career?

Social media and the internet are littered with guys who want to help you cut corners with "free tips" and "no-cost" advice. Many of them played but never coached. Some coached but never really played. Others have done neither but have taken every course on how to "influence" people.

Don’t get audited.

There is no one out there with my resume:

• Coached by Hall of Famers.

• Played on the #1 college football team in the country.

• Made it to the NFL.

• Coached youth and high school football.

• Coordinated defenses for three Florida State Champions.

• Coached at university camps with minds like Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, and Mel Tucker.

• Coached three DBs from the same high school backfield who are now in the NFL.

• Coached the #1 and #2 cornerbacks in the country in the same season.

• Trained the NFL leader in interceptions (twice).

• Trained an NFL Defensive Player of the Year and multiple All-Pros.

• Had both of my sons drafted as defensive backs into the NFL.

You can go get "kitchen table" advice and get audited on game day, or you can come see the professional with a resume like no other. Stop playing games with your career in 2026.

Below are resources from a professional with over 20 years of hardcore experience. These won't just keep you from getting audited by quarterbacks and wide receivers—they will turn the tables and make them quit.

You owe it to yourself to check them out. Or, you can unsubscribe and go chase that kitchen table advice on social media. The choice is yours.

2026 is about making good decisions.

Don't leave your career to chance.

The difference between a "win" and an "audit" on the field is the quality of your preparation. If you are ready to stop playing games and start training with a professional who has been exactly where you want to go, now is the time.

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Now, here’s your DB Tip:

Here is a free tip from a professional. If you are like many defensive backs who come to me and say they are missing the jam at the line of scrimmage, try these three tips to fix the problem.

✅ Change Your Alignment 

One of the biggest reasons guys miss the jam in press coverage is that they are aligned too close to the receiver from the start. When you do this, his first move puts him either outside of your frame or even with you. By the time you think of getting a hand on him, he’s gone. Slide back a half-yard, or maybe even a full one, to allow yourself a chance to cut him off and then use your hands.

✅ Direct Your Focus to His Hips 

Moving back a bit at the line of scrimmage will help with this, but let’s make sure you get the vision right. Not only should your eyes be focused on the receiver's hips pre-snap, but they should remain there after he makes his first move. You will be tempted to raise your eyes to his chest or face when he moves... DON’T. Keep them low. The hips don’t lie. They go where he goes, and they move a whole lot slower than the head and shoulders you’ve been looking at.

✅ Keep Your Hands in Front of You 

Another thing you will be tempted to do when the receiver moves is drop your hands to your side or even behind you. It’s a natural thing to do when your feet move, but playing DB involves unnatural moves. Like a boxer, your hands must stay in front of you. You can let them hang down or keep them up and bent at the elbows at 90°, but DO KEEP them in front of you. The shorter distance from there to the receiver’s chest will allow you to strike where you are meant to strike without missing.

Try these three adjustments and let me know how it goes!

P.S. Don’t forget to check out the resources below to up your game in 2026. Your future deserves excellence, NOT an audit.

Thanks for Reading!
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Stay sharp, keep grinding, and always keep your eyes on the ball.

Chad Wilson
Founder, All Eyes DB Camp
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